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How to get fromOsage Beach to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Osage Beach to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Osage Beach to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 57m
    $189–257

  2. Drive 302.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osage Beach to Des Moinescar car 302.8 mi
    5h 58m
    $56–80

  3. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Osage Beach to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane COU - DSM
    5h 33m
    $139–639

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Osage Beach to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 51m
    $215–320

  5. Taxi, train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the taxi from Osage Beach to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 51m
    $195–305

  6. Drive to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Osage Beach to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)car car
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    6h 32m
    $153–695

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Osage Beach, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Osage Beach to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to Kansas City, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Osage Beach to Des Moines in around 5h 58m.

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